"My compatriots aren't as tactful as they should be. We were merely wondering if there is any knowledge that you might be able to share with us as to where these undead are spawning or who is in charge of these uprisings. Any information that you can share would be greatly appreciated." Takara states plainly and purposely for the woman.
The humanoid looks at you and taps long fingers on her arms.
Well, if you want something from me, then I want something from you. Although I doubt they are the source of the full outbreak, there are a group of necromancers in Vizier's Hill led by a Dark Folk named Gaunt Cadaver. He's obsessed with using dark magic in order to gain a twisted form of immortality.
She uncrosses her arms and looks at you.
If you go and deal with him and his cult I'll give you any information you want regarding the outbreak.
I assume my 16 learned nothing?
Once she tells us the location of the Hill, Takara will bow deeply. "Thank you, Miss. We thank you for your aid."
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Once on the road to Vizier's Hill, Takara will say to her new friends. "Think there might be more to this story than what she is saying. Let's see what these other Dark Folk have to say about her, shall we?"
As you approach the estate that the mysterious woman, whose name you didn't get, you see a desolate garden choked with thorny brambles surrounding the small, noble enclave. A large, run-down house rises above the overgrowth in the center of the estate, its few windows dark and forbidding.
Thorrpe sneaks towards the back of the group, as he does he mutters
yes, edited it above
Before entering the estate, Takara will below out loudly.
No one answers your call, but as you approach the building two creatures burst from the sandy ground. These burrowing, bug-like monsters scuttles about on six legs, drooling noxious green ichor from their clacking mandibles.
dungeoneering
Thorpe steps to the NW 5 feet and fires a cold iron bolt at the creature to the north
for
Takara holds her action until Dwalindor acts, to gauge what her next move should be.
Well done Shad! You see dwarf-man-beast! Shad just jumped on the head of your hammer and made it hit harder! He is earning his keep!
"Hmm... quite strong, this one." Takara states as she holds off on acting with spells, however she does draw her Rod of Reach.
Dwalindor's hammer pulls down hard, but the crossbow bolt skitters across the carapace of the monster.
You're not able to identify the creature.
Albus will pull out his sword and charge at the southernmost monster.
His sword will solidly connect with the creature, which screeches in annoyance, its mandibles clicking back and forth in the air.
The monster that Dwalindor attacked rears back and spews acid at the dwarf.
It will then try to tunnel its way into the earth, vanishing from sight.
The other ankheg lunges at Albus, trying to pierce his armor.
It managed to savage the magus, but it isn't able to pin Albus during its barrage.
Go!
thorrpe reloads and moves to AC 6 drawing his short sword as he goes
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thorrpe plunges his blade into the armor hoping to find a chink in it
Ouch! That hurt you @#%&.
Swinging his blade wide Albus attacks the giant insect.
The various blows from the heroes smash the creatures, leaving the courtyard quiet once again.
Dwalindor killed the burrower with an AoO, and Albus killed the other creature. So you're good.
"Good job, fellows. Let us explore the house." Takara states as she pushes Dwalindor to move through the front door after Thorrpe investigates it for traps.
Albus asks Takara to use the cure wand on himself.
Thanks. This time, lets try to be sneaky it about guys. I have a bad feeling about this place.
Nah I'll pass :)
percep
The doors are untrapped, and when Thorrpe opens one you see a rather common room.
The fetid stink of mold, sweat, and spoiled food clings to the ornate wooden table and chairs in this large hall. A thick layer of dust covers every surface in the room, save where long, ragged tracks have been dragged through the grime. Two sets of double doors exit the chamber to the north and two more to the south. Open doorways to the east and west reveal winding hallways beyond.
Three small figures in black robes stand inside the room looking at you.
Traspissurs! Stup tham, ti mustar naids tem fur ti trinsfurmetiun!
The small creatures succeed in beating you to the attack, rushing at Thorrpe with tiny daggers.
18, Mage armor is active for me
Go!
acro
Thorrpe tumbles through to AB 10 and readies an attack for once Albus acts
dungeoneeinrg or local Thorrpe attempt to figure out what they are facing
Thorrpe plunges his shortsword into the creatures back once Albus or Dwalindor is ready to attack [ooc] IE once they start to act so I get flank for
Albus attacks the creature he is flanking with Thorpe.
Takara observes the situation and sees Albus and Thorrpe fighting valiantly and holds back the tide of her magicks in case of a greater threat.
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Albus's attack kills the creature at AC 10, so Thorpe's attack plunges into the creature at AC 11, wounding but not killing it.
Dwalindor swings hard, but misses the wily creatures.
Takara shrugs and launches a blast of conjured acid at the remaining, injured dark folk.
The orb flies off and hits a chair, consuming it greedily in only a few rounds.
The tiny men squak at the terrible assault.
[b]Unpissuble![/ooc]
They pursue Thorrpe eagerly, one moving in a broad circle before coming to rest in AA9.
Their daggers dart past the rogue's cunning armor, leaving a dreadful burning sensation behind.
Go!
Dwalindor's heavy blows fell the two creatures, leaving a dreadful silence in the place of the ringing combat before.
fort
acro to tumble away
stealth
Thorpe turns a backflip and moves to X-12 where he crouches down behind the table hoping to go unnoticed.